“President Trump singled out the issue on tariffs being imposed on US automobiles while these tariffs are not being imposed on Japanese cars,” ayon kay Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque hinggil sa bilateral talks nina Trump at Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.

“The Philippines is appreciative of the general system of preference and suggested that a free trade agreement also be concluded between the US and the Philippines. President Trump said that they will study the matter. It was observed that the BPO industry has become very important in the Philippines, and they will probably think of a way to reduce the trade surplus between the Philippines and the United States,” ani Roque.

“The issue of human rights did not arise. It was not brought up. It was President Duterte who discussed with President Trump the drug menace in the Philippines, and the US President appeared sympathetic and did not have any official position on the matter, merely nodding his head, indicating that he understood the domestic problem that we face on drugs,” ani Roque.

“Tremendous talent. Musical talent, dance talent we really had a tremendous time, all of the leaders. So I think in behalf of the leaders and everybody I want to thank you and I want to thank the Philippines,” sabi ni Trump. (ROSE NOVENARIO)